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Training and competence in Digestive Endoscopy: Statement Position Paper from the Spanish Society of Digestive
Agustín Albillos Martínez1, Inmaculada Fernández Vázquez2, Carolina Malagelada Prats3
1Servicio de Gastroenterología, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, España.
Abstract:
Gastrointestinal (GI) Endoscopy is a basic competence for the management of gastrointestinal diseases. However, it should not be regarded as an independent training technique. Rather it is a part of a continuous and accredited process that requires clinical knowledge from the gastroenterologist to keep skills up-to-date in a constantly evolving medical subspecialty. Thus, the only official accredited way for training in GI endoscopy is through the Specialized Health Training program in the Management of the Digestive Diseases administered by the Spanish Ministry of Health.
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